From influencers and podcasters, to gamers and vloggers, SASMA 2026 showcases SA’s rapidly-evolving creator economy.
New investors back Frogfoot, Vox and Hypa with capital aimed at expanding digital access across underserved communities.
The AI-powered job board links young Africans’ skills, training and career goals to employment opportunities.
Huawei SA invites tech-savvy women entrepreneurs to participate in the 2026 edition of its digital skills training programme.
The internet service provider targets adding one million homes to its footprint in the next two years, says CEO Van Zyl Botha.
GSMA data shows mobile technologies and services contributed $240 billion to Africa’s economy in 2025, supporting 13 million jobs.
In Sub-Saharan Africa, only 34% of women own smartphones, with a 22% smartphone ownership gender gap, says the GSMA.
The pay-as-you-go fibre provider plans to reach a million homes, if all goes according to plan, says founder Alan Knott-Craig Jr.
Tech discussions must focus on innovation and digital transformation as drivers of socio-economic growth, Sentech Africa Tech Week hears.
While SA’s internet prices remain below inflation, high costs continue to limit digital access for low-income households, says the CompCom.
The company’s rollout plan will prioritise low income and underserved areas, ensuring residents gain access to high-quality broadband.
Skills Shortage Drives IT Salaries Up as Government’s Digital Ambitions Face Infrastructure
In this week's tech news roundup, South Africa's tech and governance news this week highlighted sharply rising IT salaries due to a severe digital skills shortage, with high-demand roles like DevOps engineers (up to R62,000 monthly CTC), cybersecurity specialists, and data engineers in fierce demand.
Makro Restored delivers warranty-backed refurbished devices, tapping into growing consumer demand for affordable tech.
ITWeb TV 2025 Wrap-Up: Top Tech Talks on AI, Connectivity & Skills | Ep #128
In 2025, ITWeb TV produced an impressive 45 videos featuring South Africa's top tech leaders, policymakers, and innovators. Hosts Sim Mzekandaba and Sam Mungadze wrapped up the year by reflecting on their standout interviews, highlighting key themes shaping the country's digital future: the transformative potential of AI across Africa, the urgent need to modernize outdated ICT policies, bridging rural connectivity gaps through satellite tech and school STEM hubs.
Big Earnings, New Leaders and Digital Shifts Shape South Africa’s Tech Landscape
In this week's tech news roundup, South Africa’s tech and media landscape saw major shifts in 2025, with Vodacom CEO Shameel Joosub emerging as the country’s top-earning telecoms executive on R71 million, followed by MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita, although full comparisons remain limited pending MTN’s latest annual report and Cell C’s first JSE disclosure. At the same time, MultiChoice is preparing to delist from local stock exchanges following Canal+’s takeover, marking the end of an era for one of South Africa’s most influential media groups. In the public sector, leadership changes were confirmed with Magatho Mello appointed as managing director of SITA and Nketheleni Norman Gidi as CEO of the Film and Publication Board, alongside new Sentech board appointments. Regulatory momentum also defined the year, as South Africa rolled out significant crypto-currency reforms and exited the FATF grey list, strengthening oversight while supporting industry growth. Looking ahead, mobile network operators reported a stron